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[MadyH]

Hey everyone I am new to this website I am 17 years old I am a female and I have super bad anxiety and depression and today is just a bad day and I am shaking and wish I was dead does anyone have any coping ideas to help me??

[Hidden]

Hi and welcome to you MadyH

I’m sorry for your struggles.

I do hope you have been able to reach out to medics previously and receive the help you deserve. As they would be the professionals who can guide and recommend for your individual needs...please don’t struggle alone if you are not safe and reach out for help.

When I feel anxious I listen to YouTube meditation videos by Jason Stephenson or Michael Sealey. They have a lot of choice , an example of one here youtu.be/hvOgpzRJxJg(Not working as expected?)

I’m not sure what country you are in. If it’s uk then the Samaritans can be helpful to speak to, it’s a freefone number 116123, if your not in uk I hooe there is a similar charity for you to call and chat, it’s confidential and it does help to chat I find..

Best wishes

X

[MadyH in reply to Hidden]

I am in the U.S sorry for not specifing and I also do the music therapy thing

[Hidden in reply to MadyH]

That’s ok Mady. I’m hoping you feel better soon.

I’ve felt so rubbish this weekend...I’m slowly slowly feeling a little better but not great....it’s horrible.

It’s good to be able to write here and know people understand and don’t judge...

🌺🌺🌺🌺

[Hidden]

Are you having panic attacks or general anxiety?

[MadyH in reply to Hidden]

panic attacks

[Hidden in reply to MadyH]

Are you getting treatment for them?

[MadyH in reply to Hidden]

not anymore the treatment only made them worse

[Hidden in reply to MadyH]

Sorry it didn’t work. Have you tried reading self help books?

[Agora1 in reply to MadyH]

MadyH, if the treatment only made it worse, then it's the wrong approach in dealing with your panic attacks. Don't give up. There are many avenues you can take. It's a matter of finding out what works best for you. A therapist should be able to help you. Sometimes it takes a little medication for a short time to get your panic attacks under control while you search for these tools to help you. It is not a defeat but a step forward in not staying stuck. Wish you well Mady. xx

[Jwire]

I’m sorry you are feeling down Mady! I know it’s really hard when you feel anxious and depressed you just want to talk yourself out of it but it’s not that easy. I’m also in the U.S. I know talking to someone is really hard l, it is for me, but I really hope you have a parent or grandparent or an adult that you can open up to about how you’re feeling. Are you taking any medication? Not that I think medicine is the best answer but it may help get you started on feeling better anyway. I am praying for you!

[edgewater100]

What part of the US

[MadyH in reply to edgewater100]

Nebraska

[Meli1992]

I have suffered from anxiety most of my life and I can understand the feeling of wishing for death. It is not that I wanted to die, it was just that I wanted the anxiety to stop. It put a lot of strain in my body. I recommend seeing a psychologist and psychiatrist. I myself will be starting therapy next week. I am not a huge fan of medication but sometimes it is necessary to help us cope.

[Agora1]

MadyH Good Luck with starting therapy next week. It is a stepping stone in addressing your anxiety. xx